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Thursday, 12 April 2018

BBC News

• Rolls-Royce and Boeing invest in UK space engineBoeing and Rolls-Royce are investing in the UK company developing a revolutionary propulsion system.
• How airlines are changing our onboard experienceAaron Heslehurst takes a look at how our flying experience is likely to change.

The Guardian

• British Airways to offer new basic fare on some long-haul routesPassengers paying cheaper rate will have to pay up to £80 to check baggage and £20 to select seatBritish Airways passengers will now have to pay to check luggage on some long-haul routes. A new “basicâ€� fare has been introduced for passengers who have only hand baggage, with tickets costing up to £60 less than the standard return fare, the airline said.Basic fare tickets went on sale on Wednesday for flights from London to Austin, Boston, Delhi, Denver, Dubai, Hong Kong, Oakland, Philadelphia, Punta Cana and Singapore. The cheapest fare – to Dubai – will cost £143 each way. Continue reading...

Times Online

• Drunken air passengers face on-the-spot fines [Subscription]Drunk passengers could be hit with on-the-spot fines for causing trouble on planes as part of a crackdown against air rage.

City AM

• Airbus reveals its answer to those who simply aren't content with a standard private jetAirbus today provided an insight into how the rich and famous take to the skies, showcasing its corporate jet range at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE).
• London Stansted Airport growth in passenger numbers fuelled by take off of business routesGrowth at London Stansted Airport is picking up thanks to a focus on business routes, its parent firm Manchester Airport Group said today.
• Air Partner shares take off after April's accounting turbulenceAn accounting black hole at private charter firm Air Partner will not exceed £4m, the firm said today.

Mail Online

• Now Europe's largest plane-maker Airbus refuses to back the sale of GKN to City vultures Melrose  The controversial takeover of British engineering giant GKN was dealt a major blow yesterday after key customer Airbus said it still had concerns about the sale to City predators Melrose.

This is Money

• DAILY BRIEFING: Gatwick Airport saw passenger numbers increase Passengers travelling through Gatwick Airport increased by 2.5 per cent in March compared with a year earlier as long haul flights soared in popularity – up 23.2 per cent.

Other Regional Press

• Thousands back campaign as RAF and Oxford Airport make 'power grab' of the skiesTHOUSANDS of people have backed a campaign against plans to further control the skies over Oxfordshire.

Buying Business Travel

• Easyjet and Lufthansa submit new Alitalia bidsDecision could be made this month
• MAG expecting growth to continueStansted traffic boosted by business travel

Aviation Industry

• EasyJet revises its Alitalia submissionUK LCC easyJet has revised its expression of interest in Italian flag carrier Alitalia, acting together with unnamed consortium partners. read more
• Qantas to sell catering operation to Emirates’ DnataQantas has struck a deal to spin off its catering division, as prospective purchaser Dnata looks to grow its presence in the Australian market and globally read more
• Lufthansa nominates Alexis von Hoensbroech to head Austrian Airlines The Lufthansa Group has selected Alexis von Hoensbroech for CEO of subsidiary Austrian Airlines as of Aug. 1, succeeding Kay Kratky, who will step down after three years in July when his contract ends. read more
• American eyes A321/737 cabin mods to begin this fall American Airlines is looking to start cabin modifications on about 200 Airbus A321s and 250 Boeing 737-800s starting this fall. read more

Other News Sources

• Jet2 expands at Leeds Bradford with new service and extra Boeing aircraft for Summer 19Travel company Jet2 is ramping up its Leeds Bradford operations with the launch of its biggest ever summer programme at the airport.
• March traffic figures show strong year-on-year growth on business routes from StanstedLondon Stansted welcomed over 1.98 million passengers during March, an increase of 5.8 per cent or 109,000 over the corresponding month last year and the busiest ever March at the airport, beating the previous high set in 2016.